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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 821.92 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 821.92 and 388.64 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 821.92 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/821.92 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 821.92 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 319,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,430.99/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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